UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPSC), Shahjahan Road, New Delhi announces the Combined Defence Services Examination-2012 CDS (I) for admission to Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy and Air force Academy and Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Men & Women). The examination will be conducted on 12th February, 2012. Brief details regarding CDS-I, 2012 are as follows:
Total Vacancies: 527
Indian Military Academy, Dehradun: 250 posts
Naval Academy, Goa: 40 posts
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad: 32 posts
Officers Training Academy, Chennai: 175 posts
Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Women): 30 posts
Eligibility Criteria:
| Academy | Age Limits | Sex | Marital Status | Qualifications |
| Indian Military Academy | 02/01/1989 to 01/01/1994 | Male | Unmarried | Degree from recognized University |
| Naval Academy | 02/01/1991 to 01/01/1994 | Male | Unmarried | B.Sc. with Maths, Physics OR BE/ B.Tech |
| Air Force Academy | 02/01/1990 to 01/01/1994 | Male | Unmarried | Degree from recognized University with Physics & Maths in 10+2 OR BE/ B.Tech |
| Officer’s Training Academy (Men) | 02/01/1988 to 01/01/1994 | Female | Married/ Unmarried | Degree from recognized University with Physics & Maths in 10+2 OR BE/ B.Tech |
| Officer’s Training Academy (Women) | 02/01/1988 to 01/01/1994 | Male | Unmarried/ Widow/ Divorcee | Degree from recognized University with Physics & Maths in 10+2 OR BE/ B.Tech |
Note: Candidates who are studying in final year Degree Course and yet to pass final year degree examination or equivalent examination can also apply for the Examination, but they will be required to submit proof of passing the Degree Examination or equivalent examination by the specified dates.
Application Fees: Rs.100/- (SC/ ST/ Female Candidates are exempted from fees)
Way to Apply: Eligible candidates are required to apply ONLY ONLINE at www.upsconline.nic.in up to 28/11/2011 11.59 pm.
Complete details and other information are available at the commission website at http://upsc.gov.in/exams/